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Knockdown News 2020 Fighter of the Year: Deiveson Figueiredo

There’s no question that it was hard for nearly anyone to have a “good year” in 2020. As COVID-19 tore through the world and changed lives, there was more than enough reasons to not have a “good year.”  In the unforgiving world of sport, athletes were asked as usual to put in their absolute best … Continue reading Knockdown News 2020 Fighter of the Year: Deiveson Figueiredo →

Who is the fighter of the year? Here are the nominees

The year 2020 was the ultimate disruptor in the world. Traditions were broken and big changes were made to everyone’s lives. In a year where it became increasingly challenging to rise to the occasion, many MMA fighters put together the best year of their career. Here are the four nominees for the inaugural Knockdown News … Continue reading Who is the fighter of the year? Here are the nominees →

Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno Given UFC 256 ‘Fight of the Night’ Award

UFC 256's flyweight main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno did not find a winner on Saturday, although both fighters were awarded "Fight of the Night" for their performances. The title fight, which ended in a draw, took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The fighters were awarded an extra … Continue reading Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno Given UFC 256 ‘Fight of the Night’ Award →

UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Play-by-Play

Just weeks after both competing at UFC 255, UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo fought in Saturday's UFC 256 main event against Brandon Moreno. Here's how the fight went. Bout 10: Deiveson Figueiredo (20-1) vs. Brandon Moreno (18-5-1) (UFC Flyweight Championship) Figueiredo clinched with Moreno in the opening minute of the fight. Moreno took Figueiredo down, … Continue reading UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Play-by-Play →

UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Live Coverage

Deiveson Figueiredo will aim to defend his UFC Flyweight Championship for the second time in two months on Saturday, fighting Brandon Moreno in the main event of UFC 256 from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the entire card. A preview of the show … Continue reading UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Live Coverage →

UFC Looking To Make Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Title Fight For UFC 256

Only hours after picking up wins at UFC 255, Deiveso Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno are being pursued for a UFC Flyweight Championship fight on UFC's December 12th pay-per-view card. A championship fight for the date has been verbally agreed upon by both fighters, per a report from Ariel Helwani of ESPN. Should the fight be … Continue reading UFC Looking To Make Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Title Fight For UFC 256 →

UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play

Aiming to defend his UFC Flyweight Championship for the first time, Deiveson Figueiredo fought Alex Perez in the main event of UFC 255 on Saturday night. The title fight went like this. Bout 12: Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1) vs. Alex Perez (24-5) (UFC Flyweight Championship) Figueiredo landed a few loud body kicks in the opening minute. … Continue reading UFC 255: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alex Perez Play-by-Play →

UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Live Coverage

A flyweight doubleheader will main event Saturday night's UFC 255 pay-per-view, as both UFC Flyweight Champions will be in action. In the main event of the show, which is taking place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to defend his belt for the first time when he fights … Continue reading UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez Live Coverage →